Throughout your cancer care journey, we offer resources and support for you and your family.
Vidant Cancer Care offers numerous programs and resources that sustain you throughout your diagnosis, treatment and recovery. From prevention, risk assessment and symptom management to survivorship, Vidant Cancer Care has designed programs to support you in all aspects of your healing process.
Oncology Outreach
The mission of Vidant Cancer Care goes beyond providing world-class treatment. Awareness, education and prevention are also a big part of what we do. Our special events and programs are available in communities across eastern North Carolina, including:
- Collaborations with private practice physicians, health departments, public and private industry, faith-based organizations and more
- Lunch-and-learn sessions
- Evening socials
- Health fairs
- Special screening events
- Speaker presentations
If you are interested in planning or attending an event, call us at 252-847-9507.
Survive and Thrive
Cancer survivorship begins the moment you’re diagnosed and continues throughout your life. It’s more than just medical care and involves you, your family members and caregivers as well. Our programs are designed to facilitate healing in body, mind and spirit. View upcoming survivorship events. List of support programs:
To support you and your family throughout your cancer experience, Vidant Medical Center offers a variety of programs to nurture your mind, body and spirit. In addition to support groups, we offer massage, yoga, Tai Chi, Reiki, exercise, meditation, art, journaling and more. These are all free programs for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Classes are held in the Resource Library at the Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Tower located at 524 Moye Blvd. in Greenville, adjacent to the hospital.
Support/Survivorship Programs:
- Journaling – twice a month; every 2nd & 4th Thursday
- Men’s Support Group – twice a month; every 2nd & 4th Monday
- Patient/Caregiver Tandem Counseling/Support Group – 1st Wednesday of each month per appointment
- Massage – every Wednesday by appointment
- Knitting – twice a month
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 252-847-9450.
A SUMMARY OF OUR SERVICES:
Psychotherapy
- Individual psychotherapy for patients of Vidant Cancer Care
- Meaning-centered psychotherapy, for patients diagnosed with late-stage disease
Support groups
- Men’s Support Group: Together we will be walking through the physical, emotional, and social challenges related to cancer survivorship. Collectively, the group will share their experiences, resources, and successes, as we support one another during this journey.
- Patient/Caregiver Counseling/Support Group: The purpose of this group will be to provide solution-focused brief therapy as well as emotional counseling to families who are experiencing challenges caring for their loved one while undergoing cancer treatment.
Complementary therapies
- Massage, offering better symptom management and a personal sense of well-being
- Journaling workshops, instructor-led group sessions that explore journaling as a way to process emotions, relax and discover reasons to be more hopeful about the future
Complementary therapy community partnership programs
- The Dove Retreat, three-day event offering activities, fellowship and relaxation by the sea
- National Cancer Survivors Day Event
Check out upcoming events here.
For information regarding the support/survivorship programs being offered at Vidant Beaufort Hospital, a campus of Vidant Medical Center, please call 252-974-9409.
For information regarding the support/survivorship programs being offered at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, please call 252-641-8313.
For information regarding the support/survivorship programs being offered at Vidant North Hospital, please call 252-535-8241.
For information regarding the support/survivorship programs being offered at The Outer Banks Hospital, please call 252-449-2314.
Symptom Management Clinic
If you experience severe symptoms during the course of your cancer diagnosis and treatment, Vidant Cancer Care offers an onsite clinic designed to help ease them. Our goal is to address your symptoms early and, to the extent possible, prevent them from arising in the first place.
You may be seen for the following symptoms, but not limited to:
- Fever
- Chills
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Shortness of breath
- Generalized fatigue
- Decreased appetite
- Pain
- Wound/drain issues
For same-day appointments, call 252-816-CARE (2273) and select option 3.
Need help or have a question?
Call 252-816-2273